A black long-sleeve crew neck T-shirt designed by Da Link Went Wear. The shirt is made of knitted black cotton. Four diagonal seams are sewn of the front of the shirt, they are stitched with white interlocking machine stitching. White synthetic pile…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.42
A black cotton long sleeve T-shirt with the Cross Colours logo. The shirt has a ribbed crew neck and a printed graphic on the center front of the chest. Printed on the front at the top is [TRUE 2-THE COLOURS] in green with white highlights. The printed…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2023.76.11
A digital image of protestors marching from a vigil at the Canfield Green Apartment complex to the Ferguson Police Department in Ferguson, Missouri. In the foreground is a woman holding a pole that is flying the American flag upside-down. 68.
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.52.15
A digital image of protestors walking down Ferguson Avenue towards the Ferguson Police Department. Michael Brown's mother, Lesley McSpadden, is in the center of the image wearing a shirt that says "INNOCENT BLOOD." She is holding hands with her husband,…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.52.20
Hardback copy of Michele Wallace's Black Macho & the Myth of the Superwoman book. Paper cover is off-white with black, red, and pink type. Front of paper cover reads [BLACK/MACHO] in red, with [& the Myth of the] underneath in black, with [SUPER-/WOMAN]…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.58.3
A bronze sculpture with a brown patina depicting a regal woman walking. She is wearing an ankle-length dress with cape and a tall, cylindrical headdress. Her proper right hand is resting on her chest while her left gently grasps her dress, lifting the hem…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2024.70.6
A portion of a makeup pencil with black pigment in a red painted wood pencil. Silver stamped text on the pencil reads: "Maybelline VELVET BLACK U.S.A.".
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.6.54.4
A flier showing various statistics concerning African American males. The flyer also includes contact information at the bottom. The flyer was created by the Foundation For the Preservation of Black Males. The back is blank.
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.114.4
A bound paperback edition of the book "Black Man In The White House" written by E. Frederic Morrow. The front cover of the book has a black and white rectilinear design with red and blue line accents. At the bottom right side of the cover is a black and…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2025.68
This black-and-white photograph depicts a young boy in a jacket and a Philadelphia Eagles baseball cap. He is holding a sign that says "BLACK MAN / UNITED / + / STRONG." He faces the viewer directly. Behind him, a man in a white skull cap, sunglasses, dark…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.99.31
This black-and-white photograph depicts a group of men gathered under a long black banner. Two men, one wearing a sweater and one a trench coat, carry either end of the banner on two long poles. The banner reads "BLACK MEN WHO CARE INC. / THE WEST DALLAS…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.99.14
A sleeveless men's shirt made from semi-sheer black mesh customized by Bernard G. Jacobs. The shirt has holes of varying sizes cut all over it on the front and back, with the holes filled in by the sheer black mesh lining material. A cross made of black…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.147.6
Records, jacket, and sleeve for Black Moses by Isaac Hayes from the set of Scandal. a. & b. The black vinyl record has a circular black label in the center with white text. There is a rainbow colored logo at the top with the word “ENTERPRISE” below. Side 1…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2019.90.12.10a-e
A documentary film with the title Black Music in America: From Then till Now. It consists of a single reel of color 16mm polyester film with optical sound. The documentary features clips of some of the most recognized Black artists of all-time. The film is…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2017.55.68.1a
This black and white photographic print depicts a candid shot of Malcolm X photographing Muhammad Ali. Malcom X stands behind the counter top of what appears to be a diner or bar with a camera held to his face, smiling as he focuses on Ali across the…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.166.9
Two copies [2010.55.11.1 and 2010.55.11.2] of pamphlet featuring articles by George Breitman and George Novack. The cover of the pamphlet features white text on a green-and-black tiled background. The interior consists of thirty-one pages for the two…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.55.11.1-.2
This suit jacket (.1) and pants (.2) by Gianni Versace were worn by Luther Vandross. The jacket is made from black wool with a woven design in navy and muted teal similar to camouflage. The single-breasted jacket closes at the center front with two (2)…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.118.4.1-.2
Black necktie with beading worn by LaMonte McLemore of The 5th Dimension. The front of the tie and the knot are hand-beaded in a design of diagonal lines and zig-zags with gold and black beads. The faux necktie is constructed for use as a stage costume and…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.198.3b
A black net and silver sequin dress designed by Peter Davy. The dress has a fitted bodice through the natural waist and hips with one shoulder at the proper right side and a dropped waistline. The front bodice has a sweetheart neckline and a straight…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.96
A black net hat with flocked net trim and a velvet bow. The hat is made of two different types of net, the base of the hat is made of a heavy weight synthetic bobbinet. The edge of the inner bobbinet brim is finished with a metal wire and cotton twill. The…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.726
Black net headpiece with two (2) artificial green flowers with leaves and stems attributed to Mae Reeves. The headpiece is open in the center, with layers of stiff black net gathered into a circle around a wire cage, creating a wide brim that is longer in…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.48.2
